. ♪ >> reporter: the white house also floated the idea of senator john kerry, the 2004 democratic presidential nominee and current chairman of the foreign relations committee serving as defense secretary. vietnam veteran who turned against the war he famously threw away medals he was awarded and would have confirmed being in position of awarding medals today. >> there would be significant concerns along the lines that you raised about senator kerry as secretary of defense. >> he would be a great addition to president's cabinet, whether defense department or the state department. but i have known him since 1985. he never mentioned once he wanted to be the secretary of defense. >> the spokeswoman for kerry said his only focus right now is the job as the senior senator from massachusetts and chairman of foreign relations committee. >> bret: thank you. we'll talk about the continuously unfolding drama surrounding general petraeus, with all the fox all-stars after a quick break. ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] they are a glowing example of what it means to be the best. and at this special time of year,